News - seniors

Sat 11 Nov 2017

'Recognition': Carer card would help change attitudes

'Recognition': Carer card would help change attitudes

IT'S THE fear of what lies ahead which is driving Deanna Mastellone to speak out about what she thinks needs changing to support voluntary carers.

Fri 10 Nov 2017

Elderly driver lucky to escape terrifying crash

Elderly driver lucky to escape terrifying crash

AN ELDERLY man is lucky to escape with his life after he sped into a parked car and became airborne before ploughing into a building in Melbourne.

Is this the world's best dressed snake catcher?

Is this the world's best dressed snake catcher?

A SNAKE catcher tackled a venomous snake in the most stylish of fashions - a 1950s dress and high heels - after being called out on Melbourne Cup.

How to prepare for upcoming painkiller law changes

How to prepare for upcoming painkiller law changes

THERE are two main types of pain - acute pain and chronic pain. Acute lasts for shorter period of times. Chronic pain usually lasts more than 3 months.

The benefits of volunteering for you and the community

The benefits of volunteering for you and the community

In order to be genuine in your service as a volunteer, you should find a cause, group or organisation that resonates deeply with you.

Top 10 foods to keep dementia at bay

Top 10 foods to keep dementia at bay

SLOWING down the prevalence of dementia in our ageing population could come down to following the MIND Diet.

Rhonda is still ABBA-solutely fabulous at 57

Rhonda is still ABBA-solutely fabulous at 57

THOSE flawless long legs were a gift from God, but everything else about legendary entertainer Rhonda Burchmore is a case of hard work and balanced living.

Technology signs up for Royal Caribbean cruises

Technology signs up for Royal Caribbean cruises

JOINING holiday makers on Royal Caribbean cruise ships is a raft of new technology which is expected to improve the travel experience across all areas.

Thu 9 Nov 2017

What is ageing? Differing attitudes offer new insight

What is ageing? Differing attitudes offer new insight

AGEING is inevitable, but humankind’s perspective on its own mortality is an ever-changing variable.

Study reveals important messages about cognitive decline

Study reveals important messages about cognitive decline

RESEARCH outcomes will help National Seniors Australia develop tools that older Australians could use to assess their own cognitive function.

Bionics advocate claims Queensland Senior of the Year

Bionics advocate claims Queensland Senior of the Year

BIONICS advocate Dr Dimity Dornan just pipped an inspiring group of people to claim the 2018 Queensland Australian Senior of the Year award.

Joyful Christmas story unveiled in windows of David Jones

Joyful Christmas story unveiled in windows of David Jones

UNVEILED today is David Jones's heart-warming, family Christmas story on display in the windows of its flagship Elizabeth Street store in Sydney

Dastyari using racist attack to 'sell book' says Hanson

Dastyari using racist attack to 'sell book' says Hanson

ONE Nation supremo Pauline Hanson says she has no sympathy for Labor Senator Sam Dastyari after he was subjected to a shocking racist attack.

Walk the Spanish hills for a worthwhile cause

Walk the Spanish hills for a worthwhile cause

STRETCH out the legs on a fabulous walking adventure in Spain and help raise funds for the Parkinson’s research group Shake It Up.

Passionate carer calls for greater support

Passionate carer calls for greater support

THE fear of what lies ahead is the driver for Deanna Mastellone to speak out about what she thinks needs changing for voluntary Baby Boomer carers.

Wed 8 Nov 2017

On this Day: Famous Birthdays

On this Day: Famous Birthdays

LAMARR & composer George Antheil developed a radio guidance system for Allied torpedoes. Their work was inducted into the 2014 National Inventors Hall of Fame.

SMSF advisers are missing the rub on fund lending

SMSF advisers are missing the rub on fund lending

Some SMSF advisors are giving out the wrong advice on related-party lending.

Senior jobseeker willing to travel ... to Vietnam

Senior jobseeker willing to travel ... to Vietnam

LIVING on the Newstart allowance for the next five years held no appeal for Alan Williams, of Wollongong NSW.

Tue 7 Nov 2017

Government commits more funds for MyAgedCare development

Government commits more funds for MyAgedCare development

THE Federal Government has today committed another $2.8 million to fund further development of Australia’s aged care gateway, MyAgedCare.

DAY IN HISTORY: Superstars die on same ill-fated date

DAY IN HISTORY: Superstars die on same ill-fated date

THE world lost some of its most titanic personalities with Steve McQueen, Joe Frazier and Leonard Cohen all dying on the same date.

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